From Tradition to Modernity - Building Our Modern Civilization Concept

Author: Zhang Guangxing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Competition is the fundamental attribute of a market economy. As human society enters the 21st century, the clash between different civilizations has become increasingly intense, and competition in all fields has grown more fierce. What differs is that this competition is no longer limited to tangible, traditional aspects such as resources, capital, markets, and goods; it also includes non-traditional, intangible competition, such as the competition of ideas. Ideas govern and influence people's behavior patterns, and these patterns often determine the success or failure of endeavors. Thus, some scholars argue that competition in the 21st century, in the end, will be a competition of ideas. Based on this understanding, the author has selected eight important ideas related to national and people's livelihoods, analyzing, interpreting, and demonstrating them from a unique perspective to draw attention from the world. The author firmly believes that only forward-thinking ideas can guide innovative behavior. This book is well-researched, rigorously argued, and highly readable. It is suitable for personnel in various government and research institutions, as well as college and graduate students.